Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for the development, procurement, implementation, and maintenance of secondary processes and machinery. The role focuses on supporting the automotive industry as a Tier 1 Supplier, supplying interior trim components including Hard Trim, Seat Trim, and Cargo Area Systems. The position requires experience in manufacturing environments that include injection molding, thermoforming, and composites.

Responsibilities

• Establish workflow processes for secondary operations, including assembly and error proofing, and maintain work cell layouts.
• Develop and optimize process flow to maintain competitiveness in quoting, efficiency, and profitability in production.
• Create and maintain equipment & tooling spec packages for new business and engineering change quoting.
• Support purchasing and program management team in analyzing supplier quotes to ensure costs are justified and meet all requirements.
• Create assembly equipment concepts and operator sequences with an understanding of safety, ergonomics, and budget.
• Assist with developing tooling budgets on new model programs and work within these budgets to improve margin.
• Provide support with feasibility and best practices during part design and development phases.
• Maintain timing and open issues of responsible tasks to meet program deliverables.
• Oversee runoff and buyoff of machinery at supplier facilities.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team to prepare facilities for machinery setup, including air lines, electrical, and positioning.
• Assist quality team members in developing work instructions and control plans.
• Train operators during initial internal runs with work cell and machinery.
• Coordinate spare parts list with maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing and secondary tooling related issues.
• Support all new tryouts at suppliers on the manufacturing floor.
• Lead and understand safety/ergonomic requirements.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience as an Automotive Manufacturing Engineer with knowledge in plastics manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with Interior Hard Trim, Seat Trim, and Cargo Area Systems.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing operations relevant to injection mold plastics and assembly.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Plastics, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
• Experience with Automation equipment/Robotics in manufacturing processes.
• Experience implementing Industrial Engineering Techniques.
• Experience with Automation Integration is preferred.
• Experience supporting VAVE Projects and quoting processes for new business opportunities.
• Working knowledge of Post Wrapping (Carpet, vinyl, and fabrics) is preferred.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sterling Heights, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 3, 2025.